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Popular Neighborhoods in Staten Island, NY

New Dorp

A sunny neighborhood nestled along Staten Island’s eastern shores, New Dorp’s population took a hit following Hurricane Sandy, but those who rode out the storm are ushering in a new era of growth and revitalization while remaining true to its family-friendly, middle-class roots.

Tompkinsville

Just one stop down the Staten Island Railway from the ferry to Manhattan, Tompkinsville is a diverse and creative community with ample art studios and live music venues. Homes are typically of the single-family variety, and the area is also home to the largest Sri Lankan community outside of the tiny island nation itself.

St. George

Perched on Staten Island’s northeastern tip, the hillsides of St. George offer residents sweeping views of the city skyline, a growing bar and restaurant scene, and charming Victorian row houses which go for less than half the cost of their Brooklyn and Manhattan counterparts.

New Brighton

New Brighton’s many older, architecturally diverse single-family homes are beloved by their residents, who come from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, making this a delightfully charming melting pot of a neighborhood in South Shore Staten Island.

Huguenot

Located along Staten Island’s South Shore, Huguenot is a well-maintained residential community renowned for its many woodland parks and trails, charming shops and restaurants, and community-oriented way of life.

Great Kills

With an abundance of family-friendly housing choices, access to outdoor fun by land or by sea, and a strong community with many residents who move here and never leave, the Staten Island neighborhood of Great Kills is, in a word, great.